PepsiCo India Plans Major Capacity Expansion
PepsiCo India will invest nearly ₹5,700 crore by 2030 to expand its manufacturing capacity across the country, with a strong focus on growing its foods and snacks business.
The announcement was made by Jagrut Kotecha, who said the company remains highly optimistic about India’s long-term consumption growth and economic potential.
According to Kotecha, the planned investments will primarily support three major manufacturing projects located in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
India currently ranks among PepsiCo’s top 13 global markets, and the company continues to increase investments in the country amid rising demand across both snacks and beverages categories.
New Plants Planned Across Multiple States
PepsiCo said a large portion of the investment will go toward setting up a concentrates manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh along with snacks manufacturing plants in Assam and Tamil Nadu.
Kotecha stated that some of the projects, including the concentrates plant in Madhya Pradesh and the Northeast-focused facility in Assam, are expected to become operational within the next few months.
The company has also recently acquired land in Tamil Nadu to establish a large-scale manufacturing footprint for its snacks business in South India.
According to PepsiCo, these facilities will help improve production capacity, strengthen regional supply chains and support future demand growth across India.
India Remains Key Growth Market For PepsiCo
PepsiCo continues to view India as a high-potential market due to rising income levels, rapid urbanisation and stable economic conditions that encourage long-term investments.
The company reported strong business momentum during 2025, posting a profit after tax of ₹905 crore on total revenue of ₹9,789 crore.
Kotecha said PepsiCo India delivered strong double-digit growth for the second consecutive year, reflecting increasing consumer demand across product categories.
Meanwhile, Savitha Balachandran said the company’s food segment recorded robust growth of around 11% during the year.
However, she noted that the beverages business faced some challenges due to weather-related softness and rising market competition.
Despite those pressures, PepsiCo said both its foods and beverages businesses delivered strong overall performance during the year.
PepsiCo Focuses On Long-Term Growth Strategy
The company added that it has entered 2026 with strong business momentum and a healthy balance sheet, supported by more than ₹1,600 crore in cash reserves.
PepsiCo plans to continue investing aggressively while maintaining financial discipline and focusing on sustainable long-term growth.
Industry experts believe India remains one of the fastest-growing FMCG markets globally, making it a key strategic geography for multinational food and beverage companies expanding manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
